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  • Porsche 917: the car even racers feared in the 1970s

    Porsche 917: the car even racers feared in the 1970s

    Reading time: 12 minutes. Table of Contents: Introduction: The daring leap of Porsche; New regulations that changed everything; The insane project called 917; The inspection that shocked officials; Too fast to be safe; Failed debut and crisis of confidence; Engineers versus aerodynamics; Triumph at Le Mans; Era of absolute dominance; Legacy of Porsche 917; Conclusion:…